Matlacha Pier reopens
As of 9 a.m., Wednesday, March 13, the pier in Matlacha Community Park has officially re-opened, since its closure due to damage caused by Hurricane Ian in 2022.
Matlacha Civic Association President Carol Scott said members would have liked a ribbon-cutting ceremony to commemorate the occasion, but the moment did not present itself. That notwithstanding, Scott expressed gratitude on the behalf of Matlacha and Pine Island residents who have waited with bated breath for the re-opening.
“People came up here and opened it up and everyone was so excited. It did not take long for people to ...
Matlacha Park and Boat Ramp parking lot to close for maintenance
Lee County Parks and Recreation has announced that the Matlacha Park and Boat Ramp at 4577 Pine Island Road in Matlacha will be closed temporarily from Monday, April 1, through Tuesday, April 2, ...
GPIA utilizes Camp Noah to educate island youngsters during Spring Break
M/PIFCD firefighters, other islanders read to PIE students